DELAWARE MILITARY ACADEMY

Delaware Military Academy is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Delaware Military Academy school district, located in Wilmington, DE with about 582 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Delaware Military Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Delaware Military Academy (DMA) is a public charter school located in Wilmington, Delaware, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. Distinguished by its unique educational model, the school integrates a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with a military-style environment. The program is designed to foster leadership, discipline, personal responsibility, and academic excellence, utilizing a structure that emphasizes citizenship and service. As a tuition-free public school, it attracts students from across the state who are interested in a highly structured academic setting that prepares them for success in higher education or the military.

The school operates with a core focus on the "Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps" (NJROTC) program, which serves as the foundation for its military culture. Beyond the classroom, students participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service initiatives, all of which are intended to develop character and teamwork. By combining traditional academic standards with military values and leadership development, Delaware Military Academy aims to graduate well-rounded individuals who are prepared to take on active roles in their communities and the nation.

For more information, contact Delaware Military Academy at (302) 998-0745 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.